Scintillant Hummingbird
Selasphorus scintilla
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One of the world's smallest hummingbirds (6-7 cm). Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 900-2,000 m. Males have a flaming orange-red gorget. Nectarivore of cloud forest edges and mountain gardens. Weighs only 2-3 grams.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 6.6 cm | 2.6 in |
| Weight | 2.188 g | 0.08 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Red-billed Streamertail: males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; elongated tail streamers; red bill; females plain
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 900-2,000 m elevation. Resident in cloud forest edges.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from low-elevation Costa Rican scrub flowers. Supplements diet with tiny insects and spiders.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
Soft, sibilant twittering with airy quality; high light notes cascading gently near flowering vegetation.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Selasphorus |
| Species | Selasphorus scintilla |
Distribution
Scintillant Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family